How To - Asian Fish Balls

Classic Chinese Fish Balls

Ingredients:

• 500g white fish fillets (like cod or sea bream), boneless and skinless
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish: Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
2. Mix the Ingredients: Add the cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, water, green onions, and garlic to the food processor. Blend until well combined.
3. Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form the mixture into small balls.
4. Cook the Balls: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and drop the fish balls in. Cook until they float to the surface and are firm, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Serve: Enjoy them in a soup, as a snack with dipping sauce, or in a stir-fry.

Thai Fish Balls

Ingredients:

• 500g white fish fillets (like tilapia or sea bream), boneless and skinless
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup green beans, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Mix the Ingredients: Add the curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, egg, and sugar to the food processor. Blend until well combined. Stir in the green beans and cilantro by hand.
3. Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
4. Cook the Balls: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Serve with a sweet chili sauce or as part of a Thai meal.

Filipino Fish Balls

Ingredients:

• 500g white fish fillets (like bangus or tilapia), boneless and skinless
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Mix the Ingredients: Add the egg, flour, garlic, onion, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Blend until well combined.
3. Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small balls.
4. Cook the Balls: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Serve with a sweet and sour sauce or as street food with a vinegar-based dipping sauce.

These recipes offer a variety of flavours and cooking methods, so you can enjoy fish balls in different styles depending on your taste preferences.